NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. The United Nations announced this morning the official launch of an investigation into targeted killings by the United States and other governments. The inquiry will be led by Ben Emmerson, the U.N. special rapporteur on counterterrorism and human rights. The results of the investigation, to be run[Read More…]
Year: 2013
ACLU: Defense Department Will Lift Policy Excluding Women from Combat
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. “We are thrilled to hear Secretary Panetta’s announcement today recognizing that qualified women will have the same chance to distinguish themselves in combat as their brothers-in-arms, which they actually already have been doing with valor and distinction,” said Ariela Migdal, senior staff attorney with the ACLU[Read More…]
Immunization Requirement for ALL 6th-12th Grade Students in Illinois
Tdap immunization expands to all junior and high school students SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. Although we’re just over half way through the current school year, it is not too early for parents to start making appointments to meet next year’s student immunization requirements. The Illinois State Board of Health recently approved[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Meosha Thomas as Veteran of the Month
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2013. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) honors Meosha M. Thomas, a Chicago resident and U.S. Navy veteran, as the Veteran of the Month for January 2013. Thomas was honored today during a ceremony at the Washburne Culinary Institute on the Kennedy-King College Campus, Chicago, Ill. The[Read More…]
Remarks to the Press by State Department Special Representative for North Korea Policy Glyn Davies
Seoul, South Korea–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. AMBASSADOR DAVIES: Most of you are not here because I am here, it is because the President is here. But let me go ahead and make a couple of very quick remarks. I do want to follow up on what I said at the airport[Read More…]
Former Miami Clinic Director Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Role in HIV Infusion Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. A former Miami HIV infusion clinic director was sentenced yesterday to serve 70 months in prison for his role in a $26.2 million HIV infusion fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer of the Criminal Division, U.S. Wifredo A. Ferrer of the Southern District of[Read More…]
‘Step Back Into a 1950s Valentine’s Day’ Exhibit at 1950s Park Forest House Museum
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2013. The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd in Park Forest, Illinois is decorated throughout February with vintage valentines and decorations. One room represents a classroom in the first school, Forest Boulevard School, which was set up in a row of townhomes in[Read More…]
‘Peace in Permaculture’ a Talk by Warren Brush
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 24, 2013. On Sunday, February 10 beginning at 5:30 p.m., join international permaculture teacher, mentor, and storyteller Warren Brush, for an inspiring evening of stories and images that will take you on a journey into his extensive peace-nurturing work through the worldwide permaculture movement that brings sustainable and equitable[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending January 19, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending January 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 330,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s unrevised figure of 335,000. The 4-week moving average was 351,750, a decrease of 8,250 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Funds from Atrazine Class Action Lawsuit Distributed
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. Checks are now being sent to 1,085 community water systems across the U.S. in the final phase of a $105 million settlement with Syngenta, the largest manufacturer of the toxic weed killer atrazine. The class action settlement, City of Greenville v. Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., Case[Read More…]
